Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 due to injury [Update #68]

[MenInG]

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 series against South Africa and is in danger of missing out on the World Cup too. He is set to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The selectors will be naming a replacement, which is likely to be Mohammed Siraj.

Sources within the Indian team management and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have revealed that chances of the India spearhead's recovery by the first game in the World Cup are remote but hope is not being given up. A recurring back problem is the cause of his latest injury.

Bumrah had already missed Asia Cup in UAE owing to the back spasms he has constantly had to deal with recently, which prompted the board to ensure the injury doesn't aggravate just before the World Cup. Bumrah rested and rehabilitated at the NCA in Bengaluru before returning to the side for the Australia series. Rohit Sharma admitted during the first fixture that his star pacer was being slowly eased back in as he didn't feature in that game. He played the next two - on September 23 and 25 - but missed the first fixture against South Africa - on September 28 - after complaining of back pain on the eve of the game.

Bumrah has had to deal with a stress fracture to the back before - in 2019, right after the tour of West Indies where he rattled the home team with 13 wickets in two fixtures. He endured a lengthy layoff due to the injury, missing home series against South Africa and Bangladesh.

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[Rana]

The important thing is, he should make a full recovery before the IPL as Mumbai Indians depend on him to reclaim the title

 

[SamNJ]

Not in danger but out.
Big blow for India.

 

[jnaveen1980]

He is out. stress fracture recover is a long road.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Can't risk.him.in silly tournament like World cup. Need to be fit for mickey mouse league
Which matters most here in india.
Even players mental health and etc disappear at the time of ipl

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Can't risk.him.in silly tournament like World cup. Need to be fit for mickey mouse league
Which matters most here in india.
Even players mental health and etc disappear at the time of ipl

Lol.. This is true.
Many players taking rest in international cricket but all of suddenly they are fit for IPL.

 

[Rana]

India need to take Siraj to the World Cup

Siraj
Shami
Arshdeep is still a very good attack. I don’t understand why Dravid is adamant on undoing all the good work India built up to in fast bowling

 

[in_cutter]

In danger? He he OUT.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Despite all the T20 breaks. he has bowled the highest numbers for a pacer for India in the last 12 months

As a comparison

Bumrah 259.5 overs in 27 innings
Shaheen 258.1 overs in 25 innings

Next highest by pacer for an Indian

Shami 210.5 overs in 20 innings

Comparing other all rounder bowlers

Starct 384.1 overs in 35 innings
Cummins 352.4 overs in 32 innings
Rabada 329.4 overs in 29 innings
Boult 294 overs in 28 innings

 

[Cover Drive Six]

India need to take Siraj to the World Cup

Siraj
Shami
Arshdeep is still a very good attack. I don’t understand why Dravid is adamant on undoing all the good work India built up to in fast bowling

Given a chance I will pick Moshin Khan.

 

[Madplayer]

Looks like Indians are not built for fast bowling. They have to absolutely destroy their bodies to be able to bowl fast and good Doesnt come naturally to them.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Despite all the T20 breaks. he has bowled the highest numbers for a pacer for India in the last 12 months

As a comparison

Bumrah 259.5 overs in 27 innings
Shaheen 258.1 overs in 25 innings

Next highest by pacer for an Indian

Shami 210.5 overs in 20 innings

Comparing other all rounder bowlers

Starct 384.1 overs in 35 innings
Cummins 352.4 overs in 32 innings
Rabada 329.4 overs in 29 innings
Boult 294 overs in 28 innings

All those overs after having serious injuries? That’s borderline irresponsible. It’s also a symptom of the current cricket economy where India has to play everyone to keep cricket afloat. Because India need to win as well, Bumrah does play a lot. All this doesn’t include an expanding IPL. You don’t get back world class players.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Looks like Indians are not built for fast bowling. They have to absolutely destroy their bodies to be able to bowl fast and good Doesnt come naturally to them.

wow what a generic statement. What is the longevity of pak fast bowlers? Ishant made debut in 2007. He is still available for play. By the way isn't Shaheen out due to injury as well? More you bowl more likely you will get injured. Shaheen has bowled 258 overs in the last 12 months same as Bumrah. Bumrah in adition played 14 games in the iPL. Next highest for Pakistan is Hasan Ali 213 overs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I think you have to pick different set of bowlers for different formats. But bowlers simply cannot afford to miss T20 leagues as that is where all the money is. All format bowlers are rare. Only a handful in world. Cummins, Rabada, Bumrah, Shaheen, Boult. Hazlewood recently joined the club. These are the 6 major all format bowlers. Starc plays tests on and off.

 

[Mean&Green]

Not a big blow for India anyways as it’s t20 cricket Cricket plus the guy is useless In tournaments

 

[MenInG]

Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup Due To Stress Fracture: ReportPremier paceman Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup with a back stress fracture, news agency PTI reported citing BCCI sources.NDTV Sports DeskUpdated: September 29, 2022 04:21 PM ISTRead Time:3 min

In what could be a huge blow to India's hopes of performing well at the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, premier paceman Jasprit Bumrah is set to be ruled out of the tournament with a back stress fracture, news agency PTI reported citing BCCI sources. While an official confirmation from the Board of Control from Cricket in India is awaited, the signs have not been great as Bumrah pulled out of India's series opener against South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

BCCI had informed of Bumrah's injury just minutes before the toss took place at the Greenfield Stadium. "Jasprit Bumrah complained of back pain in during India's practice session on Tuesday. The BCCI Medical Team assessed him. He is ruled out of the first T20I," BCCI had tweeted.

Bumrah, who had also missed the Asia Cup due to his back problem, and was training at the National Cricket Academy, played the last two T20Is against Australia.

"Bumrah is not going to play the World T20 for sure. He has a serious back condition. It's a stress fracture and he could be out for a period of six months," a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

India have the likes of Mohammed Shami and Deepak Chahar in the standby list for the T20 World Cup and one of them could be drafted into the main squad now.

Chahar had a good showing the match against South Africa and could get the nod ahead of Shami due to his superior batting skills down the order as well.

India's death bowling has been an issue and captain Rohit Sharma himself has pointed it out. Veteran paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been under the pump due to his poor performances and the pressure to deliver will be on the shoulders of the young Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel in Bumrah's absence.

Bumrah, who played the second and third T20 against Australia, didn't travel with the team to Thiruvananthapuram for the series-opener against South Africa.

The 28-year-old fast bowler is the second senior star player to be ruled out after Ravindra Jadeja, who is recovering from a knee surgery.

The Indian team is already looking unsettled at the moment and Bumrah's injury has only compounded the woes for skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid.

"Losing Bumrah and Jadeja will be huge for India. We didn't expect that things will pan out as they have. He was rested for the Asia Cup precisely to manage his workload management. Now it remains a question if he was even fit enough to play the Australia series," the senior official said.

Many senior players have been given adequate rest, keeping in mind their workload.

What is more interesting is the fact that Bumrah has played only five Tests, five ODIs and as many T20Is in 2022 apart from IPL games for Mumbai Indians.

"That's not a lot of cricket, considering that he was rested for Asia Cup, West Indies tour and also some of the bilateral cricket played in India. That's a lot of rest. "As of now he is at the NCA and the rehab will be a long and arduous one. Yes, World T20 is important but he is still young and India's biggest bowling asset. You can't take risk with him," the official said.

Back stress fractures do not require surgery but a lot of time to heal.

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[Savak]

Bhumrahs demanding bowling action was going to catch up with him at some point. It is an action which puts tremendous stress on the lower back and the last thing you want to do is to bowl him to the ground. His work load should be monitored even during the IPL.

Mind you, no guarantee he will come back as the same bowler and be effective after the back injury.

 

[Desi Don]

bcci and team management like bilateral series more than world cup

 

[160KPH]

Unfortunate. Bumrah is someone who I massively underestimated when he first arrived on the scene. Truly one of the elite bowlers in the world.

Big tournaments are no fun when teams begin losing their best players to injury. What a contest it would’ve been to see Shaheen and Bumrah bowling in the same match.

 

[Marooned]

In white ball, Bumrah is one of those players who's value is far more when he is not playing.

 

[Pakhs]

The main thing about Bumrah is when he comes back from this injury he should bowl much slower to make sure he doesnt get injured again or bowl much less and keep himself available for LOIs only.

Bumrah started getting injured since he started playing test which a lot of people predicted including myself.I hope he comes back fit and raring to go this is such a shame as he is a really good bowler.

 

[Messiah]

wow what a generic statement. What is the longevity of pak fast bowlers? Ishant made debut in 2007. He is still available for play. By the way isn't Shaheen out due to injury as well? More you bowl more likely you will get injured. Shaheen has bowled 258 overs in the last 12 months same as Bumrah. Bumrah in adition played 14 games in the iPL. Next highest for Pakistan is Hasan Ali 213 overs.

You took his comment way too seriously. Of course india has people of various ethnic origin. The genetic makeup of North Indians are probably similar to Pakistanis/punjabis rather than South and eastern Indians.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Injuries in this year:

Washington
Hadhik Pandya
Rohit
KL
Natarajan
Deepak Chahar
Harshal Patel
Hooda
Jadeja
Bhuvi

 

[Xoib]

Isnt that his 2nd serous back injury in last 3 years stress fractures can really kill a bowlers vilitality shoulder is another area that kills a bowler

 

[jnaveen1980]

You took his comment way too seriously. Of course india has people of various ethnic origin. The genetic makeup of North Indians are probably similar to Pakistanis/punjabis rather than South and eastern Indians.

Bowling itself is an unnatural action. When you add a bit of awkwardness to it you are going to get injured. He is not the first bowler out with stress fracture. It is one of the most common injuries affcting fast bowlers. Some recover, some may recover. Balaji is a case in point. It literally ended his career. Shami had an injury in 2015 world cup. It took him an year and a half to recover. He started adopting some new desi style workout. Whatever magic training that was, he displayed one of the best bowling fitness. Right through the day he could maintain around 140k even in Tests.

 

[Ashmal]

That's two stress factures for Bumrah in space of 2.5 years....and that's after getting rested for plenty of bilateral LOIs and hardly ever playing home tests.

India have to be really careful with him going forward.....BCCI probably has to step in and make him skip some IPL games.

 

[SamNJ]

I think Mumbai Indians played him in some of the inconsequential matches too when they were out.

 

[fight_club]

Big blow, was so looking forward to watch him in action, Siraj should come in no more trundlers please

 

[Bewal Express]

The guy has a freakish action with no run up worthy of the name so this was on the cards. He has come back once, and he seems to be a determined character and I am sure he will be back

 

[Ab Fan]

Indian bowling attack in Australia:-

Bhuvi
Arshdeep
Harshal

Trundlers Galore!

 

[TeamPak95]

So if Pakistan wins this match vs India, it'll be a fluke. Ok, got it

 

[fight_club]

Indian bowling attack in Australia:-

Bhuvi
Arshdeep
Harshal

Trundlers Galore!

I guess Shami is also there, Siraj will get in and might do well. I would go with siraj, shami and arshdeep

 

[Ab Fan]

I guess Shami is also there, Siraj will get in and might do well. I would go with siraj, shami and arshdeep

Both Bhuvi and Arshdeep will be picked ahead of Shami and Siraj. For replacement of Bumrah, they might go with Shami or Siraj.

 

[MenInG]

So if Pakistan wins this match vs India, it'll be a fluke. Ok, got it

and if we lose..."Dekho they lost even when Bumrah wasn't there"

 

[pakfan54588]

if he misses out it will be big blow for struggling indian fast bowling

 

[Mp812]

Knowing the intelligence of Indian selectors they might replace Bumrah with a dud like Sanju Samson

 

[BreadPakoda]

Hopefully he’s fit and in-form for the 2023 World Cup. Our bowling will heavily depend on him. He has to play Zak’s 2011 WC role.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Its a good idea to rest him for the WT20 rather than aggravating it further. With that being said, it makes India's pace attack incredibly weak.

 

[ChennaiFan]

It is not a big deal as Bumrah isn't that effective anymore. If we lose to Pakistan in the first match, at least this gives us an opportunity to say "Look, we did not have Bumrah".

 

[ChennaiFan]

Also, India will win this WC with other bowlers stepping up their game.

 

[Champ_Pal]

India need to take Siraj to the World Cup

Siraj
Shami
Arshdeep is still a very good attack. I don’t understand why Dravid is adamant on undoing all the good work India built up to in fast bowling

This.

Shami, Siraj and Arshdeep should be the lineup.

But they have invested too much in Harshal, Avesh and Bhuvi to discard them now.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Pick Umran Malik please.

 

[Justcrazy]

Bumrah will be fit for IPL next year

 

[Justcrazy]

Pick Umran Malik please.

He can be double edged sword , he can go away for lot of runs also.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This is a big blow for Pakistan as well.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Bumrah will be fit for IPL next year

Yay. Good news.

 

[Mp812]

Pick Umran Malik please.

Supersonic spray bowler may win a match every 10 games but slower bowlers have more control and higher percentage of wins

 

[shamaan]

wow what a generic statement. What is the longevity of pak fast bowlers? Ishant made debut in 2007. He is still available for play. By the way isn't Shaheen out due to injury as well? More you bowl more likely you will get injured. Shaheen has bowled 258 overs in the last 12 months same as Bumrah. Bumrah in adition played 14 games in the iPL. Next highest for Pakistan is Hasan Ali 213 overs.

Shaheen injury wasn't due to bowling thou.

 

[shamaan]

Big blow for India hopefully he recovers for the IPL

 

[Ab Fan]

Hopefully Bumrah recovers for the much vaunted test series vs Australia and 2023 ODI World Cup.

 

[Devadwal]

From the BCCI

The All-India Senior Selection Committee named Mohd. Siraj as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah for the remainder of the T20I series against South Africa.

 

[The lone Ranger]

Shame! Some pathetic trolls are judging him based on one bad match that too due to toss.
Anyway, He will be a huge loss to team India in the T20 WC especially since it's in Australia where he has a lot of experience. Hope, he recovers soon for the test series.

 

[Mobashir]

Shame! Some pathetic trolls are judging him based on one bad match that too due to toss.
Anyway, He will be a huge loss to team India in the T20 WC especially since it's in Australia where he has a lot of experience. Hope, he recovers soon for the test series.

Witch match are you talking about?

 

[Hextro]

India got lucky. Bumrah would've choked like he always does in world cup games and given Pakistan a good start in the early overs. It's a petty he isn't playing from a Pakistan point of view.

 

[IamIndian]

Bring in Mohsin Khan/Kuldeep sen or Umran malik

 

[Mobashir]

India got lucky. Bumrah would've choked like he always does in world cup games and given Pakistan a good start in the early overs. It's a petty he isn't playing from a Pakistan point of view.

One thing sure, he wouldn't have troubled Babar and Rizwan in the powerplay.
He may have been better against the lower midle order at the end.

 

[Madplayer]

wow what a generic statement. What is the longevity of pak fast bowlers? Ishant made debut in 2007. He is still available for play. By the way isn't Shaheen out due to injury as well? More you bowl more likely you will get injured. Shaheen has bowled 258 overs in the last 12 months same as Bumrah. Bumrah in adition played 14 games in the iPL. Next highest for Pakistan is Hasan Ali 213 overs.

Arey mazaak tha bhai

On a serious note, Bumrah's action does look like it puts strain on his body. Ishant's and Bhuvneshwar's actions are pretty smooth by comparison.

 

[Ab Fan]

Siraj is a good pick. The only question is which Siraj shows up on that day.

 

[shah_1]

Since T20 world cup 2021 he has played only 6 test matches, 5 ODIs and 5 T20Is. He was wrapped in cotton wool by Indian management.


It is only going to get worse as he gets older or maybe get a surgery like James Pattinson or Shane Bond had to prolong their careers

 

[Rana]

One thing sure, he wouldn't have troubled Babar and Rizwan in the powerplay.
He may have been better against the lower midle order at the end.

Siraj will also make Rizwan dance like Mithundas on the MCG

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Seems like Bumrah is starting to contract the same curse of being injury-prone that India's previous blue eyed boys Irfan Pathan and Ashish Nehra were afflicted with.

 

[Rana]

India need to take Siraj to the World Cup

Siraj
Shami
Arshdeep is still a very good attack. I don’t understand why Dravid is adamant on undoing all the good work India built up to in fast bowling

Bhai can work for BCCI

Called it here yesterday

 

[Mesozoic]

Will be a big miss in Australian conditions.

Siraj
Arshdeep
Deepak Chahar
Shami

This should be the bowling attack for the WC now.

Ideally two of Tyagi, Umran, Kuldeep, and Mohsin should have been groomed by now and played in old man Shami's place but TM and selectors messed up as usual.

 

[ChTab]

It's good that he can rest in useless WT20 for India the most important thing is to be ready for the IPL & MUMBAI INDIANS.

 

[MenInG]

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah suffered a back injury on the eve of the first T20I against South Africa, which has now raised doubts over his participation in the T20 World Cup in Australia. With less than a month left for India's opening game of the tournament against arch-rivals Pakistan, it seems highly unlikely that the star pacer will recover in time for the tournament. Bumrah will miss the remaining T20I games agaisnt South Africa, but the BCCI has not confirmed anything regarding his participation at the showpiece event.

However, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has provided an update on Bumrah's future, saying that it is too early to jump onto any conclusions.

"Bumrah is not out of the World Cup yet. We've got fingers crossed. Don't rule him out yet," Ganguly said during an interaction with RevSportz.

On being asked whether Bumra will travel to Australia, Ganguly replied: "I don't know. We will find out in the next two-three days."

Earlier on Friday, the BCCI named Mohammed Siraj as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah for the remainder of the T20I series against South Africa.

NDTV

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Good Riddance.
He is proven choker in ICC tournaments. Let him stick to Ambani Indians, they desperately need his services to lift the Vivo IPL tea Cups.

 

[daytrader]

Shane Watson provides possible replacement option for Jasprit Bumrah

Shane Watson has used the latest episode of The ICC Review to reveal which pace bowler he thinks India should include if star quick Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup through injury.

Bumrah is battling an ongoing back concern that caused him to miss the recent Asia Cup and has already been ruled out of the current three-match T20I series at home against South Africa.

While India is still hoping Bumrah can prove his fitness and feature at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, it remains unclear whether the right-armer will remain in India’s squad for the event.

Experienced seamers Mohammad Shami and Deepak Chahar are among the players already on India's standby list for the T20 World Cup, while Mohammad Siraj is also in the mix to feature given he received a call-up to replace Bumrah for the remainder of the South Africa T20 series.

Watson is adamant that Siraj is the best option for India to include if they receive the dreaded news that Bumrah will be forced to miss the 20-over showcase Down Under.

"The player I would put in if Jasprit’s not available is Mohammad Siraj, because of the firepower he presents," Watson told host Sanjana Ganesan on The ICC Review.

"Without Bumrah, that’s the one thing India won’t necessarily have, which is vital on Australian wickets on the bigger grounds with the pace and bounce.

"Siraj is great with the brand new ball. He is fast, he swings the ball away but also his defensive skills are pretty good.

"And he’s got better over the last couple of years, with what we’ve seen in the IPL.

"So, for me he’s probably going to be the one who is going to have the most impact."

Watson thinks India's chances of claiming a second T20 World Cup title will be severely hampered should Bumrah not make the trip to Australia.

Bumrah took more wickets than any other India pacer at last year's T20 World Cup and it’s the 28-year-old’s versatility to bowl with superbly with the new ball and at the death that Watson thinks India will miss most.

"Honestly, I think it’s going to have a huge impact on India’s chances of winning the T20 World Cup,” Watson noted.

ICC

 

[MenInG]

MEDIA ADVISORY

October 3, 2022

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022

The BCCI Medical team has ruled out Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists.

Bumrah, was initially ruled out from the ongoing Mastercard 3-match T20I series against South Africa due to a back injury.

The BCCI will be naming a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the marquee tournament soon.

JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary
BCCI

https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2022/n...ah-ruled-out-of-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2022/

 

[MenInG]

So who will replace him?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Good Riddance.
He is proven choker in ICC tournaments. Let him stick to Ambani Indians, they desperately need his services to lift the Vivo IPL tea Cups.

Good to see fans saying the same thing which I have been saying for the past 3-4 years now. Always maintained that he should skip IPL but comments like 'money is important', 'you are jealous' blah blah were thrown in response. Don't worry he will be 100% fit before the next IPL.

 

[MP2011]

Good to see fans saying the same thing which I have been saying for the past 3-4 years now. Always maintained that he should skip IPL but comments like 'money is important', 'you are jealous' blah blah were thrown in response. Don't worry he will be 100% fit before the next IPL.

I agree.

Really poor from Bumrah. He should not be the one who gets 'A' contract from BCCI from now on the basis of his IPL exploits as he hardly ever plays international cricket.

He should not be an automatic starter in India games, should not be allowed to pick and choose his games. BCCI have allowed this circus to go on for far too long now.

Bumrah's deceit should be called by everyone who is an Indian fan.

 

[MP2011]

Bumrah should stick to playing IPL circus, that's his level, international cricket isn't his cup of tea.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am gutted that I won’t be a part of the T20 World Cup this time, but thankful for the wishes, care and support I’ve received from my loved ones. As I recover, I’ll be cheering on the team through their campaign in Australia &#55356;&#56814;&#55356;&#56819; <a href="https://t.co/XjHJrilW0d">pic.twitter.com/XjHJrilW0d</a></p>— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93/status/1577173850487685125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Bumrah should stick to playing IPL circus, that's his level, international cricket isn't his cup of tea.

I start respecting Javagal Srinath more whenever I hear such things regarding our current players. Their six pack abs are of no use if they can't even play 5 back to back T20s in Internationals. This is true for guys like Pandya also.

 

[docteurmanish]

I start respecting Javagal Srinath more whenever I hear such things regarding our current players. Their six pack abs are of no use if they can't even play 5 back to back T20s in Internationals. This is true for guys like Pandya also.

in a way j srinath was the best workhorse besides ishant we have ever seen

dont think bumrah injury is due to ipl .its part and parcel of game

his injury is primarily cos our selectors are not rotating fast bolwers enough

-guys like saini, krishna, porel , kuldeep sen needed to be played in nonsense bilaterals . proven guys like boom need to be played in showcase events , tests abroad and important billaterals .

its ok. bumrah has not done well in icc tournaments . it might be a blessing to get siraj who in my opinion might be well suited for aussie

 

[sweep_shot]

Big blow for India.

I have a feeling India may not go past group stage.

 

[MenInG]

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia with a back injury and India skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have started their search for a replacement.

Bumrah was ruled out of the World Cup on Monday with a back injury and will stay home in India for the marquee event. In his absence, many names have been mooted as replacements.

Mohammad Shami, Deepak Chahar and Mohammed Siraj are believed to be the frontrunners, with Indian team management and selectors set to make a call in the coming days.

While Siraj and Chahar were a part of the 2-1 series victory against South Africa, Shami has been missing in action after failing to recover in time from a positive COVID test.

Chahar and Siraj did not have the best of games in the final T20I against the Proteas in Indore, registering figures of 1/48 and 0/44 respectively, as the hosts succumbed to a 49-run defeat.

Shami with his experience of bowling in the Australian conditions has now reportedly emerged as the option that the Indian selectors could opt for in Australia. Shami has been a part of two Test series victories in India, while also playing in a Cricket World Cup in 2015.

Dravid was asked about Shami's potential involvement in the post-match conference following India's loss to South Africa on Tuesday and stated that a decision would be made soon.

"In terms of who the replacement is, we'll have a look, we'll see, we've got time until October 15th. Shami obviously is someone who's in the standbys, but unfortunately for us, he couldn't play this series, which would have been ideal from that perspective," Dravid said.

"He's in the NCA (National Cricket Academy in Bangalore) at the moment - we'll have to get reports as to how he's recovering, and what's his status after 14-15 days of Covid, and we'll take a call, once I get reports on how he's feeling, then we can take a call and the selectors can take a call on how we move forward on it," Dravid added.

Rohit also alluded to Shami's inclusion in his post-match interview, stating that team management would be looking at options who had previous experience of bowling in Australia.

The India skipper stated, "We've got to get someone in who's got experience, who's bowled in Australia, and see what he has to offer. I don't know who that guy is yet. There are a few guys in the reckoning for that, but we'll make that call once we reach Australia."

India will now fly to Australia where they will play a couple of warm-up fixtures against Australia and New Zealand. They will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2839967?sf171225406=1

 

[MP2011]

I start respecting Javagal Srinath more whenever I hear such things regarding our current players. Their six pack abs are of no use if they can't even play 5 back to back T20s in Internationals. This is true for guys like Pandya also.

If not for Kapil, Srinath would have had far better stats than he eventually did.

As for current players, they may have the better physique but they don't have the heart.

 

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Bumrah Instagram - cryptic?

 

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in a way j srinath was the best workhorse besides ishant we have ever seen

dont think bumrah injury is due to ipl .its part and parcel of game

his injury is primarily cos our selectors are not rotating fast bolwers enough

-guys like saini, krishna, porel , kuldeep sen needed to be played in nonsense bilaterals . proven guys like boom need to be played in showcase events , tests abroad and important billaterals .

its ok. bumrah has not done well in icc tournaments . it might be a blessing to get siraj who in my opinion might be well suited for aussie

Agree with a lot of your points. Sri is perhaps the most underated or unglamorous but he was awesome, big heart. We needed to try younsters like umraan, kuldeep sen, the U19 Rajvardhan hangar guy, tyagi, mohseen in the bilaterals.
lastly dont think siraj is in the mix for WC.
What is so glaring is our mentality and pace based psyche that VK , bharat arun and shastri appeared to have instilled is slowly unravellng under this current management. dont know who is to blame but we seem to have a penchant for picking these 125 kmph trundlers.